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Support The Rock County Historical Society

Help the Rock County Historical Society share the area’s stories while improving the quality of life in our community through sharing its rich history. Admissions to our tours and exhibits only cover 15% of our budget. Please consider making a gift today and in doing so, know that you are making history meaningful in Rock County.

Ways To Support RCHS

Donate to the Rock County Historical Society

ANNUAL APPEAL

Make a gift to support the Rock County Historical Society’s work.

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BECOME A MEMBER

Become a member of the Rock County Historical Society to receive exclusive benefits.

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Join the RCHS Legacy Circle

JOIN THE LEGACY CIRCLE

Become a Rock County Historical Society Benefactor with your donation of $1,000 or more.

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RCHS Special Projects - Campus Core

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Help us realize the Society’s vision for a new campus by supporting a capital project.

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RCHS Historic 100 Club

THE HISTORIC 100

An opportunity for local businesses to become a part of something special.

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PLANNED GIVING

Make a bequest to to help tell Rock County’s story for generations to come.

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Make Your Own History!

If you have questions or comments about the various ways to financially support the Rock County Historical Society, please click the button to email Tim Maahs, Executive Director, or call him at (608) 756-4509, ext. 301.

Our Mission

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The Rock County Historical Society enriches and engages the communities in Rock County, Wisconsin through preservation and dissemination of the unique history and heritage of our area.

 

Gathering here today in the Rock River Valley, the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) acknowledges the Indigenous People whose ancestors thrived for thousands of years in this region. RCHS welcomes all the First Nations as the nations pass along their native language and traditions to younger generations.

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RCHS Museum & Visitor Center
426 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI  53548
(608) 756-4509
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Lincoln Tallman Museum
440 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI  53548
(608) 756-4509
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